About Wellington

Perched on the edge of a stunning harbour and encircled by green, rolling hills, New Zealand's capital extending just two kilometers in diameter. Wellington is a 'walking city', and most attractions in the centre city are easy to reach by foot.

For further information about restaurants, shops, sights, activities and transport in Wellington city, visit the Positively Wellington Tourism or Word on the street websites.

The city centre is just a 20 minute drive from Wellington International Airport.

General Information

Electricity

New Zealand’s electricity is supplied at 230 volts, 50 hertz. You will require a 3 pin flat plug. Equipment designed for different voltages requires a transformer, although most hotels provide 110V a/c sockets (rated at 20 watts).

Laptops

You will need an RJ45 type plug to be able to connect your laptop into a computer socket in New Zealand, and an adaptor with a flat, angled two or three-point power plug to connect to the power supply.

Goods and Services Tax

Goods and services sold in New Zealand are subject to a 12.5% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Retail suppliers are required to show the GST inclusive price on goods and services, and must clearly state if the tax is not included in the advertised price.

GST cannot be claimed back on purchases when leaving New Zealand. However, depending on the retailer, some goods can be purchased on a GST exclusive basis at the point of purchase, where it can be demonstrated that the items are leaving the country. The retailer is required to courier the items to the airport for you to collect on departure.

Time

New Zealand time is 12 hours ahead of GMT.